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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 512.55 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 512.55 and 187.43 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 512.55 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/512.55 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 512.55 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 96,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,064.68/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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