Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 516 and 127.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344, 516 and 127.68 is: 191.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344 : 516 = 127.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344/516 = 127.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344x = 516 × 127.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344x = 65,882.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,882.88/344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191.52
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