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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.93, 512.87 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.93, 512.87 and 125.52 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 512.87 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/512.87 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 512.87 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 64,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374.81/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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