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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 513.94 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 513.94 and 126.25 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 513.94 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/513.94 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 513.94 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 64,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.93/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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