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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.47 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.47 and 130.47 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.47 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.47 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.47 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 67,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,905.72/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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