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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 511.18 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 511.18 and 135.32 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 511.18 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/511.18 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 511.18 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 69,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,172.88/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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