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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 517.38 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 517.38 and 128.54 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 517.38 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/517.38 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 517.38 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 66,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,504.84/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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