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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.54 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.54 and 135.60 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.54 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.54 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.54 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 69,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,364.82/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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