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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.99, 519.05 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.99, 519.05 and 114.88 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.99 : 519.05 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.99/519.05 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.99x = 519.05 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.99x = 59,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,628.46/345.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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