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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.73 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.73 and 125.38 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.73 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.73 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.73 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 64,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.09/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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