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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 511.04 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 511.04 and 124.31 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 511.04 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/511.04 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 511.04 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 63,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,527.38/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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