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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.12, 514.36 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.12, 514.36 and 126.84 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.12 : 514.36 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.12/514.36 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.12x = 514.36 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.12x = 65,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,241.42/343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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