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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.51, 510.43 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.51, 510.43 and 135.07 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.51 : 510.43 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.51/510.43 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.51x = 510.43 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.51x = 68,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944.59/340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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