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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 520.09 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 520.09 and 127.52 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 520.09 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/520.09 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 520.09 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 66,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,321.24/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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