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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.12 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.12 and 131 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.12 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.12 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.12 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 68,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,266.72/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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