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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 512.61 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 512.61 and 125.15 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 512.61 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/512.61 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 512.61 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 64,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153.95/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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