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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 510.36 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 510.36 and 123.78 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 510.36 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/510.36 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 510.36 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 63,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172.36/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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