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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 521.45 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 521.45 and 131.15 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 521.45 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/521.45 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 521.45 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 68,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,389.31/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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