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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 510.24 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 510.24 and 123.76 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 510.24 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/510.24 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 510.24 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 63,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,147.30/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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