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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.80 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.80 and 130.87 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.80 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.80 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.80 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 68,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,157.10/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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