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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.45, 510.91 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.45, 510.91 and 124.03 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.45 : 510.91 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.45/510.91 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.45x = 510.91 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.45x = 63,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,368.50/340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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