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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 510.81 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 510.81 and 135.09 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 510.81 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/510.81 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 510.81 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 69,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,007.11/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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