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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.84 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.84 and 125.40 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.84 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.84 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.84 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 64,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,310.14/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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