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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.25 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.25 and 130.38 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.25 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.25 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.25 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 66,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786.50/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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