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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 522.03 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 522.03 and 131.56 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 522.03 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/522.03 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 522.03 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 68,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,678.27/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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