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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 512.90 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 512.90 and 122.55 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 512.90 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/512.90 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 512.90 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 62,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,857.48/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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