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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 511.63 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 511.63 and 187.20 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 511.63 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/511.63 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 511.63 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 95,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,777.14/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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