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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.29, 511.63 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.29, 511.63 and 135.81 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.29 : 511.63 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.29/511.63 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.29x = 511.63 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.29x = 69,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,485.41/341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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