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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.89, 521.88 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.89, 521.88 and 131.47 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.89 : 521.88 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.89/521.88 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.89x = 521.88 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.89x = 68,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608.30/347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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