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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 521.22 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 521.22 and 131 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 521.22 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/521.22 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 521.22 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 68,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,279.82/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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