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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 520.39 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 520.39 and 130.57 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 520.39 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/520.39 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 520.39 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 67,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,947.32/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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