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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 510.45 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 510.45 and 134.79 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 510.45 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/510.45 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 510.45 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 68,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803.56/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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