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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 512.26 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 512.26 and 187.68 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 512.26 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/512.26 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 512.26 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 96,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,142.41/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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