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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.45 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.45 and 136.19 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.45 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.45 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.45 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 69,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,787.32/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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