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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 512.36 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 512.36 and 187.37 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 512.36 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/512.36 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 512.36 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 95,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,997.39/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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