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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 516.30 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 516.30 and 124.89 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 516.30 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/516.30 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 516.30 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 64,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480.71/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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