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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 514.17 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 514.17 and 126.34 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 514.17 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/514.17 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 514.17 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 64,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,960.24/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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