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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 512.10 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 512.10 and 124.85 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 512.10 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/512.10 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 512.10 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 63,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,933.12/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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