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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 512.33 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 512.33 and 187.55 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 512.33 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/512.33 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 512.33 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 96,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,085.91/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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