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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 520.02 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 520.02 and 130.20 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 520.02 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/520.02 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 520.02 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 67,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,706.60/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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