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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 513.38 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 513.38 and 85.75 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 513.38 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/513.38 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 513.38 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 44,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022.34/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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