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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 513.40 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 513.40 and 122.90 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 513.40 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/513.40 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 513.40 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 63,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,097.10/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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