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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 511.02 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 511.02 and 135.28 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 511.02 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/511.02 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 511.02 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 69,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,129.51/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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