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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 509.86 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 509.86 and 134.63 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 509.86 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/509.86 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 509.86 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 68,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,639.23/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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