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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 514.44 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 514.44 and 126.46 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 514.44 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/514.44 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 514.44 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 65,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056.08/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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