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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 511.97 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 511.97 and 136.08 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 511.97 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/511.97 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 511.97 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 69,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,668.20/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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