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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.79, 519.98 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.79, 519.98 and 130.32 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.79 : 519.98 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.79/519.98 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.79x = 519.98 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.79x = 67,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.12/346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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