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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.75 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.75 and 130.32 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.75 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.75 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.75 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 67,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,733.82/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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