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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 510.54 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 510.54 and 123.96 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 510.54 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/510.54 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 510.54 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 63,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,286.54/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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