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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.40 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.40 and 130.62 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.40 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.40 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.40 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 67,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,974.65/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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