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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 521.74 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 521.74 and 128.50 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 521.74 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/521.74 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 521.74 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 67,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,043.59/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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