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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 519.24 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 519.24 and 129.66 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 519.24 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/519.24 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 519.24 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 67,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,324.66/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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