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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.42 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.42 and 125.50 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.42 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.42 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.42 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 64,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936.52/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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