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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 510.18 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 510.18 and 123.64 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 510.18 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/510.18 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 510.18 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 63,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,078.66/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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