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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.16, 514.76 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.16, 514.76 and 126.68 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.16 : 514.76 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.16/514.76 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.16x = 514.76 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.16x = 65,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,209.80/343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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