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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.57, 513.78 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.57, 513.78 and 92.37 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.57 : 513.78 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.57/513.78 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.57x = 513.78 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.57x = 47,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457.86/342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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