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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 514.98 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 514.98 and 126.91 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 514.98 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/514.98 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 514.98 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 65,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,356.11/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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