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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 516.92 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 516.92 and 128.32 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 516.92 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/516.92 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 516.92 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 66,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,331.17/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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