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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.84 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.84 and 128.10 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.84 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.84 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.84 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 66,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207.20/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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