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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 516.86 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 516.86 and 128.12 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 516.86 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/516.86 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 516.86 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 66,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,217.36/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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