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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 515.80 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 515.80 and 127.60 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 515.80 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/515.80 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 515.80 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 65,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,816.08/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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