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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.42 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.42 and 131.24 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.42 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.42 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.42 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 68,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431.16/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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