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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 512.63 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 512.63 and 125.31 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 512.63 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/512.63 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 512.63 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 64,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237.67/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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