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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 512.95 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 512.95 and 125.57 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 512.95 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/512.95 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 512.95 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 64,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411.13/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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