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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 510.77 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 510.77 and 124.18 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 510.77 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/510.77 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 510.77 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 63,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428.98/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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