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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.73 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.73 and 129.16 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.73 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.73 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.73 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 67,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,515.81/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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