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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 513.36 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 513.36 and 125.84 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 513.36 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/513.36 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 513.36 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 64,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601.22/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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