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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 517.18 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 517.18 and 128.32 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 517.18 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/517.18 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 517.18 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 66,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,364.54/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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