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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 513.87 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 513.87 and 126.22 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 513.87 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/513.87 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 513.87 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 64,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860.67/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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