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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 518.98 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 518.98 and 129.52 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 518.98 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/518.98 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 518.98 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 67,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218.29/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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