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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.06, 511.61 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.06, 511.61 and 124.61 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.06 : 511.61 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.06/511.61 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.06x = 511.61 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.06x = 63,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748.54/341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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