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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 519.96 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 519.96 and 127.24 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 519.96 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/519.96 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 519.96 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 66,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159.71/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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