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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 513.65 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 513.65 and 123.05 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 513.65 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/513.65 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 513.65 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 63,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,206.22/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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