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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 520.97 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 520.97 and 142.07 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 520.97 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/520.97 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 520.97 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 74,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,010.89/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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