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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 511.98 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 511.98 and 125.04 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 511.98 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/511.98 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 511.98 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 64,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017.98/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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