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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 509.88 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 509.88 and 123.54 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 509.88 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/509.88 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 509.88 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 62,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,990.58/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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