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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 520.12 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 520.12 and 130.27 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 520.12 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/520.12 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 520.12 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 67,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,753.43/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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