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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 514.56 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 514.56 and 126.72 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 514.56 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/514.56 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 514.56 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 65,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,205.04/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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