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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 510.58 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 510.58 and 134.76 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 510.58 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/510.58 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 510.58 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 68,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,805.76/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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