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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 510.72 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 510.72 and 123.94 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 510.72 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/510.72 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 510.72 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 63,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298.64/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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