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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 511.17 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 511.17 and 135.52 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 511.17 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/511.17 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 511.17 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 69,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,273.76/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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