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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 510.04 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 510.04 and 134.60 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 510.04 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/510.04 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 510.04 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 68,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,651.38/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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