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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 510.98 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 510.98 and 135.23 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 510.98 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/510.98 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 510.98 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 69,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,096.59/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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