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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 520.27 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 520.27 and 130.44 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 520.27 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/520.27 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 520.27 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 67,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863.69/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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