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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 511.17 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 511.17 and 132.61 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 511.17 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/511.17 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 511.17 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 67,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786.25/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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