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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 514.25 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 514.25 and 123.50 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 514.25 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/514.25 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 514.25 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 63,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.56/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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