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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 513.02 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 513.02 and 122.58 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 513.02 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/513.02 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 513.02 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 62,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886.30/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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