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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 517.40 and 128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 517.40 and 128.47 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 517.40 = 128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/517.40 = 128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 517.40 × 128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 66,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470.62/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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