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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.37 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.37 and 125.22 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.37 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.37 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.37 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 64,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,158.97/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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