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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 512.87 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 512.87 and 125.44 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 512.87 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/512.87 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 512.87 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 64,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.50/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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