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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.81 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.81 and 91.38 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.81 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.81 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.81 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 47,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.62/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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