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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 516.66 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 516.66 and 125.05 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 516.66 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/516.66 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 516.66 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 64,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609.45/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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