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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.34 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.34 and 131.10 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.34 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.34 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.34 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 68,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,347.67/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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