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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.79 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.79 and 121.91 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.79 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.79 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.79 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 62,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389.15/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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