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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.86 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.86 and 127.27 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.86 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.86 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.86 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 66,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162.58/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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