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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 520.12 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 520.12 and 130.26 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 520.12 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/520.12 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 520.12 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 67,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,750.83/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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