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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.65 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.65 and 127.94 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.65 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.65 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.65 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 66,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,096.98/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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