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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 520.48 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 520.48 and 130.52 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 520.48 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/520.48 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 520.48 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 67,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933.05/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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