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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 511.02 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 511.02 and 124.16 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 511.02 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/511.02 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 511.02 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 63,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,448.24/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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