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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 509.79 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 509.79 and 123.56 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 509.79 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/509.79 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 509.79 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 62,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989.65/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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