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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 510.73 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 510.73 and 135.21 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 510.73 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/510.73 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 510.73 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 69,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,055.80/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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