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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 522.09 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 522.09 and 131.58 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 522.09 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/522.09 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 522.09 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 68,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,696.60/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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