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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 511.40 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 511.40 and 124.61 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 511.40 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/511.40 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 511.40 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 63,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,723.31/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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