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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 510.11 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 510.11 and 134.60 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 510.11 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/510.11 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 510.11 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 68,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,657.58/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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