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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 510.72 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 510.72 and 123.90 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 510.72 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/510.72 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 510.72 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 63,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,278.21/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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