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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 517.27 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 517.27 and 128.31 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 517.27 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/517.27 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 517.27 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 66,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,370.91/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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