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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 513.86 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 513.86 and 86.06 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 513.86 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/513.86 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 513.86 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 44,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223.65/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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