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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 515.07 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 515.07 and 127 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 515.07 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/515.07 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 515.07 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 65,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,413.26/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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