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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 517.38 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 517.38 and 128.46 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 517.38 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/517.38 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 517.38 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 66,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,462.63/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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