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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.60 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.60 and 129.74 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.60 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.60 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.60 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 67,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,928.92/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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