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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.40 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.40 and 124.52 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.40 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.40 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.40 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 63,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,679.53/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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