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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.27 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.27 and 124.38 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.27 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.27 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.27 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 63,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589.36/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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