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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 510.39 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 510.39 and 134.80 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 510.39 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/510.39 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 510.39 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 68,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800.57/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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