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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 521.27 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 521.27 and 139.34 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 521.27 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/521.27 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 521.27 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 72,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,635.41/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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