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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 520.79 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 520.79 and 130.79 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 520.79 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/520.79 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 520.79 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 68,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110.87/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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