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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 511.70 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 511.70 and 124.66 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 511.70 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/511.70 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 511.70 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 63,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,791.20/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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