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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 513.50 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 513.50 and 126.08 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 513.50 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/513.50 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 513.50 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 64,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,742.08/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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