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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.81 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.81 and 122.49 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.81 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.81 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.81 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 62,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,813.48/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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