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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 509.92 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 509.92 and 134.41 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 509.92 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/509.92 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 509.92 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 68,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,538.35/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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