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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.20 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.20 and 125.69 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.20 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.20 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.20 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 64,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501.86/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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