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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 510.93 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 510.93 and 124.28 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 510.93 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/510.93 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 510.93 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 63,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495.83/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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