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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 511.27 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 511.27 and 135.36 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 511.27 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/511.27 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 511.27 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 69,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,206.97/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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