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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 510.88 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 510.88 and 124.20 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 510.88 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/510.88 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 510.88 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 63,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,451.30/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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