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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.74 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.74 and 130.64 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.74 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.74 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.74 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 68,029.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,029.47/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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