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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 510.43 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 510.43 and 134.81 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 510.43 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/510.43 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 510.43 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 68,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811.07/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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