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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 513.51 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 513.51 and 125.86 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 513.51 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/513.51 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 513.51 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 64,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630.37/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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