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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 521.54 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 521.54 and 131.29 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 521.54 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/521.54 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 521.54 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 68,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,472.99/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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