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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 512.92 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 512.92 and 122.60 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 512.92 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/512.92 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 512.92 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 62,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,882.54/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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