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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.51 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.51 and 125.22 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.51 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.51 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.51 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 64,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,176.50/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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