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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.16 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.16 and 124.44 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.16 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.16 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.16 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 63,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,608.75/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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