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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 510.14 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 510.14 and 123.76 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 510.14 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/510.14 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 510.14 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 63,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,135.18/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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