Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.68 and 124.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.68 and 124.68 is: 187.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341.10 : 511.68 = 124.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341.10/511.68 = 124.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341.10x = 511.68 × 124.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341.10x = 63,796.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,796.26/341.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187.03
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