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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.14 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.14 and 124.67 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.14 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.14 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.14 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 64,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343.97/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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