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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.64 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.64 and 125.36 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.64 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.64 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.64 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 64,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,264.55/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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