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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 514.84 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 514.84 and 126.78 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 514.84 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/514.84 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 514.84 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 65,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,271.42/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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