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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.56 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 520.56 and 130.59 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 520.56 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/520.56 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 520.56 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 67,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,979.93/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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