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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 513.76 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 513.76 and 86 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 513.76 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/513.76 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 513.76 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 44,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183.36/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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