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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521.87 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521.87 and 128.57 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521.87 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521.87 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521.87 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 67,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,096.83/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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