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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 520.83 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 520.83 and 130.82 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 520.83 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/520.83 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 520.83 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 68,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132.38/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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