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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.78 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.78 and 130.06 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.78 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.78 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.78 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 67,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602.59/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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