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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 510.59 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 510.59 and 135.12 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 510.59 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/510.59 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 510.59 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 68,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,990.92/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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