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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.21 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.21 and 127.75 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.21 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.21 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.21 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 65,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,945.83/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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