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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 512.07 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 512.07 and 136.02 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 512.07 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/512.07 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 512.07 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 69,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,651.76/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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