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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.44 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.44 and 135.54 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.44 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.44 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.44 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 69,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,320.58/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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