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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 513.38 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 513.38 and 187.91 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 513.38 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/513.38 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 513.38 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 96,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,466.67/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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