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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 511.24 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 511.24 and 135.39 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 511.24 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/511.24 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 511.24 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 69,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,216.78/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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