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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 520.43 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 520.43 and 130.50 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 520.43 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/520.43 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 520.43 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 67,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,915.46/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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