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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 510.87 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 510.87 and 124.09 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 510.87 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/510.87 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 510.87 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 63,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393.86/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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