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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 513.68 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 513.68 and 126.20 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 513.68 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/513.68 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 513.68 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 64,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823.22/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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