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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 520.67 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 520.67 and 141.89 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 520.67 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/520.67 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 520.67 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 73,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,875.62/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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