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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.62 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.62 and 129.10 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.62 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.62 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.62 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 67,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470.24/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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