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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 517.59 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 517.59 and 128.74 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 517.59 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/517.59 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 517.59 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 66,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,634.54/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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