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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 511.24 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 511.24 and 135.46 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 511.24 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/511.24 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 511.24 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 69,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,252.57/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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