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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 511.79 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 511.79 and 135.74 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 511.79 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/511.79 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 511.79 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 69,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,470.98/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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