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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 518.76 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 518.76 and 129.57 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 518.76 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/518.76 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 518.76 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 67,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,215.73/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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