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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 517.35 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 517.35 and 125.55 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 517.35 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/517.35 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 517.35 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 64,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953.76/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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