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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 516.14 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 516.14 and 127.66 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 516.14 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/516.14 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 516.14 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 65,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,890.43/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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