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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 521.20 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 521.20 and 130.93 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 521.20 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/521.20 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 521.20 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 68,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,240.72/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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