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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 512.01 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 512.01 and 121.95 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 512.01 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/512.01 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 512.01 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 62,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,439.62/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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