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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 513.67 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 513.67 and 85.94 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 513.67 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/513.67 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 513.67 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 44,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144.80/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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