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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 521.12 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 521.12 and 131.01 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 521.12 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/521.12 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 521.12 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 68,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271.93/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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