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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 514.22 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 514.22 and 126.44 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 514.22 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/514.22 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 514.22 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 65,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,017.98/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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