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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.11, 516.17 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.11, 516.17 and 127.57 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.11 : 516.17 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.11/516.17 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.11x = 516.17 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.11x = 65,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847.81/344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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