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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.56 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.56 and 128.59 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.56 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.56 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.56 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 66,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,553.04/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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