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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.56 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.56 and 135.48 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.56 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.56 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.56 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 69,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,306.15/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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