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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.83 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.83 and 130.79 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.83 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.83 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.83 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 68,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,120.66/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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