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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.38 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.38 and 124.49 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.38 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.38 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.38 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 63,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662.97/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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