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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.38 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.38 and 130.86 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.38 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.38 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.38 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 68,096.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,096.93/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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