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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 510.15 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 510.15 and 202.73 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 510.15 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/510.15 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 510.15 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 103,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422.71/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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