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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 512.98 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 512.98 and 125.40 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 512.98 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/512.98 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 512.98 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 64,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,327.69/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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