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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.48 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.48 and 125.25 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.48 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.48 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.48 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 64,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,188.43/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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