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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 513.33 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 513.33 and 125.73 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 513.33 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/513.33 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 513.33 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 64,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540.98/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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