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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 514.71 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 514.71 and 126.60 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 514.71 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/514.71 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 514.71 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 65,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160.36/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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