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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 510.44 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 510.44 and 123.89 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 510.44 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/510.44 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 510.44 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 63,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,238.41/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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