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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.93, 513.01 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.93, 513.01 and 187.65 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 513.01 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/513.01 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 513.01 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 96,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,266.33/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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