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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 516.32 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 516.32 and 127.77 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 516.32 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/516.32 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 516.32 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 65,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,969.57/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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