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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 511.13 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 511.13 and 124.31 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 511.13 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/511.13 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 511.13 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 63,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,539.46/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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