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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 519.84 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 519.84 and 130.16 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 519.84 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/519.84 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 519.84 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 67,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,662.37/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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