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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.26 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.26 and 187.67 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.26 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.26 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.26 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 96,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,135.83/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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