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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 510.72 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 510.72 and 135.24 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 510.72 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/510.72 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 510.72 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 69,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,069.77/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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