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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 511.83 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 511.83 and 124.86 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 511.83 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/511.83 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 511.83 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 63,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,907.09/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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