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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 521.19 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 521.19 and 142.03 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 521.19 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/521.19 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 521.19 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 74,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.01/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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