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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.41, 512.18 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.41, 512.18 and 125.01 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.41 : 512.18 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.41/512.18 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.41x = 512.18 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.41x = 64,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,025.37/341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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