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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.42, 512.34 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.42, 512.34 and 135.95 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.42 : 512.34 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.42/512.34 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.42x = 512.34 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.42x = 69,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,650.06/341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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