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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 511.82 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 511.82 and 135.89 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 511.82 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/511.82 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 511.82 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 69,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551.22/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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