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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 510.84 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 510.84 and 124.19 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 510.84 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/510.84 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 510.84 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 63,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441.22/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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