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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.36 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.36 and 131.19 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.36 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.36 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.36 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 68,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,396.56/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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