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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 511.10 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 511.10 and 124.24 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 511.10 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/511.10 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 511.10 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 63,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495.89/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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