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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 517.48 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 517.48 and 128.40 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 517.48 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/517.48 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 517.48 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 66,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,444.43/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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