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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.83, 512.64 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.83, 512.64 and 125.42 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.83 : 512.64 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.83/512.64 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.83x = 512.64 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.83x = 64,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,296.59/341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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