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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 516.90 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 516.90 and 128.04 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 516.90 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/516.90 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 516.90 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 66,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,183.88/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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