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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 511.10 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 511.10 and 135.14 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 511.10 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/511.10 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 511.10 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 69,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,070.05/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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