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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.35 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.35 and 120.80 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.35 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.35 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.35 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 61,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,647.12/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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