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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 517.02 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 517.02 and 128.22 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 517.02 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/517.02 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 517.02 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 66,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,291.66/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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