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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.45, 510.68 and 83.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.45, 510.68 and 83.95 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.45 : 510.68 = 83.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.45/510.68 = 83.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.45x = 510.68 × 83.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.45x = 42,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871.59/340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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