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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.22 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.22 and 135.27 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.22 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.22 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.22 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 69,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,150.17/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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