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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 510.15 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 510.15 and 134.88 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 510.15 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/510.15 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 510.15 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 68,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,809.03/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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