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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 511.46 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 511.46 and 135.51 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 511.46 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/511.46 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 511.46 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 69,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,307.94/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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