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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 510.37 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 510.37 and 134.71 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 510.37 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/510.37 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 510.37 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 68,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,751.94/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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