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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.14 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.14 and 135.42 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.14 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.14 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.14 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 69,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,218.58/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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