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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 512 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 512 and 124.92 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 512 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/512 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 512 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 63,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,959.04/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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