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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.85 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.85 and 124.75 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.85 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.85 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.85 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 63,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853.29/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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