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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 521.49 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 521.49 and 131.39 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 521.49 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/521.49 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 521.49 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 68,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,518.57/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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