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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 516.28 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 516.28 and 127.78 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 516.28 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/516.28 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 516.28 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 65,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,970.26/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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