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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.74, 519.87 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.74, 519.87 and 130.17 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.74 : 519.87 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.74/519.87 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.74x = 519.87 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.74x = 67,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671.48/346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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