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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 521.54 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 521.54 and 131.19 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 521.54 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/521.54 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 521.54 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 68,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.18/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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