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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 510.87 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 510.87 and 124.19 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 510.87 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/510.87 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 510.87 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 63,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445.60/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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