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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 523.26 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 523.26 and 129.42 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 523.26 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/523.26 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 523.26 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 67,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,718.35/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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