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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 521.14 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 521.14 and 130.88 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 521.14 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/521.14 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 521.14 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 68,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,206.80/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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