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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 516.94 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 516.94 and 125.28 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 516.94 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/516.94 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 516.94 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 64,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,762.24/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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