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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.44 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.44 and 124.48 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.44 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.44 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.44 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 63,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,664.05/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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