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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 512.51 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 512.51 and 125.45 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 512.51 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/512.51 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 512.51 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 64,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,291.19/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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