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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 510.48 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 510.48 and 134.88 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 510.48 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/510.48 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 510.48 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 68,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,853.54/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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