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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.47 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.47 and 128.51 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.47 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.47 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.47 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 66,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,498.45/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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