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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.05 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.05 and 130.40 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.05 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.05 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.05 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 67,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,814.52/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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