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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.53, 513.86 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.53, 513.86 and 126.10 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.53 : 513.86 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.53/513.86 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.53x = 513.86 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.53x = 64,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,797.75/342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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