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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 521.52 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 521.52 and 131.20 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 521.52 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/521.52 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 521.52 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 68,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,423.42/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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