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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 521.37 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 521.37 and 128.21 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 521.37 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/521.37 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 521.37 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 66,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,845.09/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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