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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.42, 514.97 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.42, 514.97 and 126.84 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.42 : 514.97 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.42/514.97 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.42x = 514.97 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.42x = 65,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,320.57/343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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