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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 510.76 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 510.76 and 135.04 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 510.76 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/510.76 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 510.76 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 68,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,973.03/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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