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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.55 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.55 and 125.03 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.55 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.55 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.55 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 64,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,585.46/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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