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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 518.81 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 518.81 and 129.62 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 518.81 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/518.81 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 518.81 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 67,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,245.88/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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