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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521.68 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521.68 and 131.31 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521.68 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521.68 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521.68 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 68,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,501.80/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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