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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.63 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.63 and 85.25 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.63 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.63 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.63 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 43,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701.71/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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