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