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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.44 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.44 and 131.26 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.44 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.44 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.44 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 68,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444.21/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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