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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 510.54 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 510.54 and 135.08 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 510.54 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/510.54 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 510.54 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 68,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,963.74/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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