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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 512.72 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 512.72 and 125.39 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 512.72 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/512.72 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 512.72 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 64,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.77/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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