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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.16 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.16 and 135.91 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.16 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.16 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.16 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 69,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,607.67/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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