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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 512.26 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 512.26 and 125.06 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 512.26 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/512.26 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 512.26 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 64,063.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,063.03/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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