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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 511.96 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 511.96 and 135.94 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 511.96 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/511.96 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 511.96 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 69,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,595.84/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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