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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 512.03 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 512.03 and 187.19 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 512.03 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/512.03 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 512.03 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 95,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,846.90/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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