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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.05 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.05 and 124.25 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.05 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.05 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.05 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 63,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497.96/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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