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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.51, 510.47 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.51, 510.47 and 134.94 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.51 : 510.47 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.51/510.47 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.51x = 510.47 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.51x = 68,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.82/340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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