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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 511.84 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 511.84 and 124.82 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 511.84 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/511.84 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 511.84 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 63,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,887.87/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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