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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.99, 520.51 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.99, 520.51 and 130.57 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.99 : 520.51 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.99/520.51 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.99x = 520.51 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.99x = 67,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,962.34/346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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