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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.44 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.44 and 124.60 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.44 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.44 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.44 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 63,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,725.42/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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