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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 510.57 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 510.57 and 135.20 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 510.57 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/510.57 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 510.57 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 69,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,026.51/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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