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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 519.78 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 519.78 and 130.14 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 519.78 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/519.78 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 519.78 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 67,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,644.66/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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