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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 522.75 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 522.75 and 129.16 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 522.75 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/522.75 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 522.75 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 67,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,518.39/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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