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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 510.68 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 510.68 and 123.96 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 510.68 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/510.68 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 510.68 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 63,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,304.20/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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