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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.52 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.52 and 135.52 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.52 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.52 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.52 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 69,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,321.19/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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