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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 511.06 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 511.06 and 121.42 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 511.06 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/511.06 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 511.06 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 62,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053.47/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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