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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.42, 511.93 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.42, 511.93 and 187.31 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.42 : 511.93 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.42/511.93 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.42x = 511.93 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.42x = 95,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,888.80/341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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