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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.64 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.64 and 131.45 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.64 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.64 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.64 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 68,566.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,566.97/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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