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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 516.54 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 516.54 and 127.89 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 516.54 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/516.54 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 516.54 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 66,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060.30/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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