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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 516.62 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 516.62 and 127.95 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 516.62 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/516.62 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 516.62 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 66,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101.53/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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