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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 520.85 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 520.85 and 130.83 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 520.85 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/520.85 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 520.85 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 68,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,142.15/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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