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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.86 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.86 and 187.13 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.86 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.86 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.86 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 95,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,781.80/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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