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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 517.50 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 517.50 and 128.50 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 517.50 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/517.50 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 517.50 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 66,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,498.75/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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