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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.05 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.05 and 135.46 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.05 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.05 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.05 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 69,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,226.83/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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