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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 512.13 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 512.13 and 124.97 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 512.13 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/512.13 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 512.13 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 64,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,000.89/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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