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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 510.99 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 510.99 and 124.19 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 510.99 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/510.99 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 510.99 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 63,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459.85/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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