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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 520.11 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 520.11 and 127.38 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 520.11 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/520.11 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 520.11 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 66,251.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251.61/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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