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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519 and 89.50 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 46,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450.50/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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