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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.26 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.26 and 124.52 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.26 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.26 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.26 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 63,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,659.54/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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