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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 512.20 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 512.20 and 136.00 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 512.20 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/512.20 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 512.20 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 69,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,660.01/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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