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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.65 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.65 and 128.55 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.65 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.65 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.65 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 66,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,543.91/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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