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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.56 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.56 and 125.20 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.56 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.56 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.56 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 64,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,172.51/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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