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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.08 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.08 and 125.60 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.08 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.08 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.08 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 64,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442.85/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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