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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.98, 518.86 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.98, 518.86 and 129.50 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.98 : 518.86 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.98/518.86 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.98x = 518.86 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.98x = 67,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192.37/345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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