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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 516.42 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 516.42 and 127.85 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 516.42 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/516.42 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 516.42 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 66,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024.30/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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