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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 511.96 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 511.96 and 124.94 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 511.96 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/511.96 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 511.96 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 63,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,964.28/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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