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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.61 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.61 and 125.14 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.61 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.61 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.61 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 64,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148.02/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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