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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 514.71 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 514.71 and 123.95 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 514.71 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/514.71 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 514.71 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 63,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795.73/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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