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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 519.50 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 519.50 and 129.88 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 519.50 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/519.50 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 519.50 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 67,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472.66/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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