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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.97, 514.53 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.97, 514.53 and 126.57 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.97 : 514.53 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.97/514.53 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.97x = 514.53 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.97x = 65,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.06/342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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