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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 516.82 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 516.82 and 128.13 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 516.82 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/516.82 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 516.82 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 66,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220.15/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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