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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.48 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.48 and 130.53 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.48 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.48 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.48 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 67,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,937.60/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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