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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.73 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.73 and 129.15 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.73 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.73 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.73 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 67,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,509.93/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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