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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 521.18 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 521.18 and 130.96 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 521.18 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/521.18 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 521.18 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 68,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,253.73/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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