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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.39, 516.63 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.39, 516.63 and 128.12 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.39 : 516.63 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.39/516.63 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.39x = 516.63 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.39x = 66,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,188.05/344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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