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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 515.84 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 515.84 and 124.64 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 515.84 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/515.84 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 515.84 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 64,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.30/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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