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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 521.64 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 521.64 and 131.46 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 521.64 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/521.64 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 521.64 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 68,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574.79/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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