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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 517.44 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 517.44 and 128.54 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 517.44 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/517.44 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 517.44 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 66,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,509.88/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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