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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.40 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.40 and 187.72 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.40 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.40 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.40 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 96,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187.73/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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