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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.60, 510.94 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.60, 510.94 and 124.13 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.60 : 510.94 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.60/510.94 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.60x = 510.94 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.60x = 63,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,422.36/340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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