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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 520.53 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 520.53 and 141.97 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 520.53 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/520.53 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 520.53 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 73,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,899.64/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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