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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 510.84 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 510.84 and 135.31 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 510.84 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/510.84 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 510.84 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 69,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.76/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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