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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 521.38 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 521.38 and 131.23 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 521.38 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/521.38 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 521.38 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 68,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.70/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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