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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 517.19 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 517.19 and 128.34 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 517.19 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/517.19 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 517.19 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 66,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375.52/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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