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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 512.09 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 512.09 and 124.85 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 512.09 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/512.09 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 512.09 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 63,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,931.25/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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