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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 522.58 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 522.58 and 129.12 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 522.58 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/522.58 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 522.58 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 67,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476.84/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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