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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 511.74 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 511.74 and 124.70 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 511.74 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/511.74 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 511.74 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 63,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,811.42/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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