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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 513.03 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 513.03 and 125.57 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 513.03 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/513.03 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 513.03 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 64,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,418.61/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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