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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 509.87 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 509.87 and 134.44 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 509.87 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/509.87 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 509.87 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 68,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546.92/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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