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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 511.13 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 511.13 and 84.25 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 511.13 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/511.13 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 511.13 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 43,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,062.70/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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