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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 513.44 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 513.44 and 126.06 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 513.44 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/513.44 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 513.44 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 64,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,722.16/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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