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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 512.09 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 512.09 and 124.91 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 512.09 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/512.09 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 512.09 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 63,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.82/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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