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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.37 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.37 and 121.50 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.37 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.37 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.37 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 62,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,131.30/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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