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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.56 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.56 and 135.55 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.56 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.56 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.56 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 69,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,341.96/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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