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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.35 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.35 and 124.50 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.35 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.35 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.35 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 63,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,663.08/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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