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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.42 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.42 and 135.48 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.42 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.42 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.42 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 69,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,287.18/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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