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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 511.02 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 511.02 and 124.30 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 511.02 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/511.02 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 511.02 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 63,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,519.79/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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