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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 510.95 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 510.95 and 132.28 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 510.95 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/510.95 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 510.95 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 67,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,586.53/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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