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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 513.99 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 513.99 and 126.18 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 513.99 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/513.99 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 513.99 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 64,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,855.26/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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