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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 513.92 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 513.92 and 126.22 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 513.92 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/513.92 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 513.92 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 64,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,866.98/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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