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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.56 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.56 and 124.53 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.56 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.56 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.56 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 63,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,703.94/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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