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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 520.27 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 520.27 and 127.49 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 520.27 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/520.27 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 520.27 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 66,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,326.30/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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