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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 510.02 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 510.02 and 134.53 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 510.02 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/510.02 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 510.02 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 68,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,610.44/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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