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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.72 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.72 and 127.92 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.72 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.72 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.72 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 66,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098.82/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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