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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 517.54 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 517.54 and 128.58 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 517.54 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/517.54 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 517.54 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 66,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545.29/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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