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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 512.79 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 512.79 and 125.57 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 512.79 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/512.79 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 512.79 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 64,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388.48/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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