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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 511.52 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 511.52 and 135.56 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 511.52 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/511.52 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 511.52 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 69,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,341.65/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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