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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 513.83 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 513.83 and 123.20 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 513.83 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/513.83 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 513.83 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 63,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,303.86/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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