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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 510.35 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 510.35 and 123.65 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 510.35 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/510.35 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 510.35 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 63,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101.61/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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