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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.72 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.72 and 135.10 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.72 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.72 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.72 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 68,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,998.27/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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