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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 511.75 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 511.75 and 124.95 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 511.75 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/511.75 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 511.75 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 63,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,943.16/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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