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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 513.72 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 513.72 and 126.08 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 513.72 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/513.72 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 513.72 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 64,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,769.82/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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