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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 511.94 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 511.94 and 124.86 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 511.94 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/511.94 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 511.94 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 63,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,920.83/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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