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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 522.69 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 522.69 and 129.14 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 522.69 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/522.69 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 522.69 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 67,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,500.19/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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