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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.60, 510.88 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.60, 510.88 and 135.20 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.60 : 510.88 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.60/510.88 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.60x = 510.88 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.60x = 69,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,070.98/340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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