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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 520.31 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 520.31 and 130.39 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 520.31 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/520.31 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 520.31 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 67,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843.22/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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