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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 510.10 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 510.10 and 134.89 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 510.10 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/510.10 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 510.10 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 68,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,805.78/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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