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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 514.82 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 514.82 and 126.74 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 514.82 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/514.82 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 514.82 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 65,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,248.29/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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