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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 511.08 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 511.08 and 124.27 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 511.08 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/511.08 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 511.08 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 63,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510.17/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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