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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.62 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.62 and 187.17 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.62 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.62 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.62 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 95,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,759.92/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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