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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.29, 511.97 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.29, 511.97 and 124.89 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.29 : 511.97 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.29/511.97 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.29x = 511.97 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.29x = 63,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,939.93/341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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