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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 512.25 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 512.25 and 125.02 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 512.25 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/512.25 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 512.25 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 64,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,041.50/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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