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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 512.31 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 512.31 and 125.18 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 512.31 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/512.31 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 512.31 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 64,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130.97/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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