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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.95 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.95 and 121.29 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.95 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.95 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.95 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 61,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974.05/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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