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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 517.10 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 517.10 and 128.28 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 517.10 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/517.10 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 517.10 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 66,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,333.59/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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