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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 514 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 514 and 126.16 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 514 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/514 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 514 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 64,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,846.24/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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