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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.03 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.03 and 135.36 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.03 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.03 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.03 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 69,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,173.02/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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