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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 510.93 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 510.93 and 135.24 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 510.93 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/510.93 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 510.93 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 69,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,098.68/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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