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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 520.20 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 520.20 and 130.23 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 520.20 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/520.20 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 520.20 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 67,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745.65/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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