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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.29 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.29 and 135.52 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.29 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.29 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.29 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 69,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.02/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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