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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 512.35 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 512.35 and 187.55 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 512.35 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/512.35 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 512.35 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 96,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,090.13/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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