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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 514.02 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 514.02 and 126.23 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 514.02 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/514.02 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 514.02 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 64,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.74/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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