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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 514.17 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 514.17 and 126.35 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 514.17 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/514.17 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 514.17 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 64,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,965.38/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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