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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 510.98 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 510.98 and 135.40 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 510.98 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/510.98 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 510.98 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 69,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,186.69/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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