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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 512.64 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 512.64 and 125.28 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 512.64 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/512.64 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 512.64 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 64,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223.54/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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