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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 509.98 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 509.98 and 134.58 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 509.98 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/509.98 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 509.98 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 68,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,633.11/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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