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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 516.87 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 516.87 and 128.13 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 516.87 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/516.87 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 516.87 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 66,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,226.55/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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