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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.74, 512.18 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.74, 512.18 and 187.57 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.74 : 512.18 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.74/512.18 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.74x = 512.18 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.74x = 96,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,066.10/341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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