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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 517.47 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 517.47 and 128.50 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 517.47 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/517.47 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 517.47 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 66,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494.90/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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