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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 511.90 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 511.90 and 135.96 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 511.90 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/511.90 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 511.90 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 69,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,597.92/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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