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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 512.22 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 512.22 and 124.90 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 512.22 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/512.22 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 512.22 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 63,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,976.28/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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