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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 510.52 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 510.52 and 124.08 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 510.52 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/510.52 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 510.52 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 63,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,345.32/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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