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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 516.34 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 516.34 and 127.65 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 516.34 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/516.34 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 516.34 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 65,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,908.22/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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