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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 521.52 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 521.52 and 131.14 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 521.52 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/521.52 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 521.52 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 68,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392.13/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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