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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 510.40 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 510.40 and 134.72 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 510.40 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/510.40 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 510.40 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 68,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,761.09/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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