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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 516.81 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 516.81 and 127.98 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 516.81 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/516.81 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 516.81 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 66,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.34/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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