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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.91 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.91 and 124.78 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.91 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.91 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.91 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 63,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,876.44/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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