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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 510.38 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 510.38 and 134.72 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 510.38 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/510.38 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 510.38 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 68,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,758.39/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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