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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 510.33 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 510.33 and 132.01 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 510.33 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/510.33 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 510.33 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 67,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,370.75/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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