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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.65 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.65 and 124.63 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.65 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.65 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.65 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 63,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765.66/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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