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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 521.33 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 521.33 and 139.46 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 521.33 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/521.33 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 521.33 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 72,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,701.38/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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