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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 521.76 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 521.76 and 131.49 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 521.76 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/521.76 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 521.76 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 68,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606.22/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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