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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.61, 512.61 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.61, 512.61 and 187.71 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.61 : 512.61 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.61/512.61 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.61x = 512.61 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.61x = 96,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,222.02/341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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