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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 519.55 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 519.55 and 129.94 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 519.55 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/519.55 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 519.55 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 67,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,508.70/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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