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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.54 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.54 and 187.03 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.54 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.54 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.54 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 95,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,673.33/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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