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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 512.10 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 512.10 and 187.64 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 512.10 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/512.10 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 512.10 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 96,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,087.88/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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