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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 523.08 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 523.08 and 129.52 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 523.08 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/523.08 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 523.08 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 67,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,749.32/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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