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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 514.20 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 514.20 and 126.35 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 514.20 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/514.20 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 514.20 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 64,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,969.17/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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