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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519.23 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519.23 and 126.88 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519.23 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519.23 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519.23 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 65,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,877.97/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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