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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 510.95 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 510.95 and 135.18 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 510.95 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/510.95 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 510.95 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 69,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,069.55/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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