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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 520.03 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 520.03 and 127.38 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 520.03 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/520.03 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 520.03 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 66,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,241.42/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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