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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.23 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.23 and 127.51 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.23 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.23 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.23 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 66,335.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,335.31/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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