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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 510.65 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 510.65 and 135.03 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 510.65 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/510.65 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 510.65 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 68,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952.39/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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