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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 510.69 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 510.69 and 124.09 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 510.69 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/510.69 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 510.69 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 63,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,371.52/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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