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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 521.18 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 521.18 and 131.03 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 521.18 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/521.18 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 521.18 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 68,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,287.94/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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