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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 513.95 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 513.95 and 123.27 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 513.95 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/513.95 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 513.95 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 63,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.62/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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