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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.44, 518.21 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.44, 518.21 and 129 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.44 : 518.21 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.44/518.21 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.44x = 518.21 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.44x = 66,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,849.41/345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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