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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.67 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.67 and 187.90 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.67 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.67 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.67 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 96,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,330.69/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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