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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 511.17 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 511.17 and 135.42 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 511.17 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/511.17 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 511.17 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 69,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,223.47/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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