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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.50 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.50 and 130.68 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.50 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.50 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.50 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 68,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,018.94/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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