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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 511.98 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 511.98 and 187.48 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 511.98 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/511.98 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 511.98 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 95,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,986.01/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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