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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 512.05 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 512.05 and 187.16 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 512.05 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/512.05 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 512.05 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 95,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,835.28/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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