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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.82 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.82 and 130.92 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.82 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.82 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.82 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 68,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185.75/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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