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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.92 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.92 and 187.77 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.92 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.92 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.92 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 96,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,313.24/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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