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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 514.17 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 514.17 and 126.32 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 514.17 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/514.17 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 514.17 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 64,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947.38/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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