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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 516.51 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 516.51 and 127.98 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 516.51 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/516.51 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 516.51 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 66,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,102.95/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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