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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.79, 519.99 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.79, 519.99 and 130.39 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.79 : 519.99 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.79/519.99 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.79x = 519.99 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.79x = 67,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,799.71/346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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