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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.49 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.49 and 135.52 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.49 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.49 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.49 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 69,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,317.12/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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