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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.68 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.68 and 130.58 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.68 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.68 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.68 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 67,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,990.39/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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