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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 510.58 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 510.58 and 134.91 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 510.58 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/510.58 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 510.58 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 68,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.35/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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