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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.97, 514.60 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.97, 514.60 and 123.63 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.97 : 514.60 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.97/514.60 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.97x = 514.60 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.97x = 63,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,617.76/342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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