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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 513.66 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 513.66 and 126.07 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 513.66 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/513.66 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 513.66 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 64,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757.12/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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