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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 516.02 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 516.02 and 127.56 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 516.02 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/516.02 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 516.02 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 65,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,825.12/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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