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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.18, 514.70 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.18, 514.70 and 126.61 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.18 : 514.70 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.18/514.70 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.18x = 514.70 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.18x = 65,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164.25/343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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