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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 511.33 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 511.33 and 135.51 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.33 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.33 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.33 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 69,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.33/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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