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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.46 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.46 and 125.61 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.46 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.46 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.46 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 64,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,997.52/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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