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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 514.27 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 514.27 and 123.47 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 514.27 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/514.27 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 514.27 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 63,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,498.63/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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