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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 511.43 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 511.43 and 187.07 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 511.43 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/511.43 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 511.43 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 95,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,669.72/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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