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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 516.61 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 516.61 and 128.04 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 516.61 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/516.61 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 516.61 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 66,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,146.74/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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