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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.96 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.96 and 125.54 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.96 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.96 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.96 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 64,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393.81/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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