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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 514.86 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 514.86 and 123.90 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 514.86 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/514.86 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 514.86 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 63,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,791.15/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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