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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 521.17 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 521.17 and 130.97 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 521.17 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/521.17 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 521.17 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 68,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,254.70/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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