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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 521.12 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 521.12 and 130.96 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 521.12 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/521.12 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 521.12 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 68,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,245.88/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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