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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 520.11 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 520.11 and 130.44 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 520.11 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/520.11 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 520.11 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 67,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843.15/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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