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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 512.97 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 512.97 and 125.50 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 512.97 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/512.97 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 512.97 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 64,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,377.74/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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