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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 520.62 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 520.62 and 130.75 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 520.62 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/520.62 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 520.62 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 68,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,071.07/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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