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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.54 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.54 and 124.07 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.54 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.54 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.54 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 63,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.15/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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