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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 520 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 520 and 130.09 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 520 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/520 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 520 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 67,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,646.80/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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