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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 521.68 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.99, 521.68 and 131.41 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.99 : 521.68 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.99/521.68 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.99x = 521.68 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.99x = 68,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555.82/347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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