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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 513.86 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 513.86 and 123.19 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 513.86 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/513.86 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 513.86 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 63,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,302.27/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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