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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 521.57 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 521.57 and 131.45 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 521.57 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/521.57 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 521.57 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 68,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,558.10/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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