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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 510.66 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 510.66 and 135.05 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 510.66 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/510.66 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 510.66 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 68,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,962.08/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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