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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 515.85 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 515.85 and 127.58 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 515.85 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/515.85 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 515.85 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 65,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,812.14/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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