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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 514.08 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 514.08 and 126.44 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 514.08 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/514.08 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 514.08 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 65,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,000.28/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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