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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 514.33 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 514.33 and 126.50 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 514.33 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/514.33 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 514.33 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 65,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063.71/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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