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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 513.60 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 513.60 and 126.13 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 513.60 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/513.60 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 513.60 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 64,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780.37/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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