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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.71 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.71 and 128.59 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.71 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.71 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.71 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 67,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,086.05/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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