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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.30 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.30 and 125.54 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.30 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.30 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.30 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 64,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,939.26/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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