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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 509.92 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 509.92 and 123.70 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 509.92 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/509.92 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 509.92 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 63,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,077.10/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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