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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 516.35 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 516.35 and 127.69 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 516.35 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/516.35 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 516.35 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 65,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,932.73/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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