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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.20 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.20 and 125.20 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.20 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.20 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.20 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 64,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127.44/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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