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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 520.73 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 520.73 and 127.82 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 520.73 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/520.73 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 520.73 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 66,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,559.71/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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