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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 510.77 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 510.77 and 124.15 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 510.77 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/510.77 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 510.77 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 63,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.47/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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