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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 511.14 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 511.14 and 124.25 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 511.14 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/511.14 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 511.14 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 63,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.15/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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