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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.42 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.42 and 141.99 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.42 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.42 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.42 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 74,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034.56/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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