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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 512.06 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 512.06 and 124.78 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 512.06 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/512.06 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 512.06 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 63,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,894.85/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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