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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 521.85 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 521.85 and 131.52 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 521.85 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/521.85 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 521.85 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 68,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,633.71/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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