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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 515.90 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 515.90 and 127.62 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 515.90 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/515.90 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 515.90 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 65,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,836.90/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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