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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.76 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.76 and 130.16 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.76 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.76 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.76 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 67,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,651.96/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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