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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 512.65 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 512.65 and 125.30 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 512.65 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/512.65 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 512.65 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 64,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,233.95/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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