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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 513.24 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 513.24 and 125.74 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 513.24 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/513.24 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 513.24 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 64,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534.80/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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