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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 512.70 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 512.70 and 188.07 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 512.70 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/512.70 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 512.70 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 96,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,423.49/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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