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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.64 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.64 and 125.40 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.64 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.64 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.64 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 64,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,285.06/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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