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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 513.18 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 513.18 and 122.76 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 513.18 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/513.18 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 513.18 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 62,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,997.98/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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