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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 510.57 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 510.57 and 123.94 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 510.57 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/510.57 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 510.57 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 63,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,280.05/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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