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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 522.12 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 522.12 and 128.72 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 522.12 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/522.12 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 522.12 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 67,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205.81/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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