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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.36 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.36 and 124.43 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.36 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.36 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.36 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 63,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,625.66/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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