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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 510.14 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 510.14 and 204.07 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 510.14 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/510.14 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 510.14 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 104,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,103.25/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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