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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.72 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.72 and 135.62 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.72 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.72 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.72 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 69,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,399.47/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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