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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.85 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.85 and 130.78 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.85 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.85 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.85 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 68,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,116.76/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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