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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 520.73 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 520.73 and 130.72 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 520.73 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/520.73 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 520.73 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 68,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,069.83/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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