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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.40 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.40 and 135.50 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.40 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.40 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.40 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 69,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,294.70/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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