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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 516.18 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 516.18 and 127.76 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 516.18 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/516.18 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 516.18 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 65,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,947.16/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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