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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 513.48 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 513.48 and 125.94 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 513.48 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/513.48 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 513.48 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 64,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667.67/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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