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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.95, 521.13 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.95, 521.13 and 199.51 is: 298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.95 : 521.13 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.95/521.13 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.95x = 521.13 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.95x = 103,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,973.02/347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.82

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