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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 521.91 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 521.91 and 131.50 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 521.91 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/521.91 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 521.91 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 68,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,631.17/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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