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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 510.38 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 510.38 and 134.89 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 510.38 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/510.38 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 510.38 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 68,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,845.16/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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