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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.98, 518.66 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.98, 518.66 and 129.42 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.98 : 518.66 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.98/518.66 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.98x = 518.66 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.98x = 67,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,124.98/345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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