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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 516.28 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 516.28 and 127.68 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 516.28 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/516.28 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 516.28 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 65,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,918.63/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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