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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 511.86 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 511.86 and 124.88 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 511.86 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/511.86 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 511.86 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 63,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,918.52/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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