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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 516.78 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 516.78 and 128.13 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 516.78 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/516.78 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 516.78 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 66,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,215.02/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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