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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.40 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.40 and 124.68 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.40 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.40 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.40 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 63,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,761.35/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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