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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 515.74 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 515.74 and 127.57 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 515.74 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/515.74 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 515.74 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 65,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,792.95/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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