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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 513.46 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 513.46 and 125.76 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 513.46 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/513.46 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 513.46 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 64,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569.53/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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