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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.75 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.75 and 124.66 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.75 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.75 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.75 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 63,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,791.57/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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