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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.19 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.19 and 135.96 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.19 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.19 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.19 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 69,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,637.35/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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