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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.10, 514.58 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.10, 514.58 and 126.66 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.10 : 514.58 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.10/514.58 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.10x = 514.58 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.10x = 65,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,176.70/343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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