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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 521.65 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 521.65 and 131.34 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 521.65 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/521.65 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 521.65 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 68,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,513.51/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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