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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 510.56 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 510.56 and 135.09 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 510.56 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/510.56 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 510.56 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 68,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,970.87/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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