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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.78, 511.19 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.78, 511.19 and 135.29 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.78 : 511.19 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.78/511.19 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.78x = 511.19 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.78x = 69,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158.22/340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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