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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 512.14 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 512.14 and 187.24 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 512.14 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/512.14 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 512.14 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 95,893.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,893.09/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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