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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 514.43 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 514.43 and 86.45 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 514.43 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/514.43 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 514.43 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 44,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,469.47/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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