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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 511.07 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 511.07 and 135.50 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.07 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.07 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.07 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 69,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,246.75/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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