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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 512.62 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 512.62 and 136.20 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 512.62 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/512.62 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 512.62 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 69,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,818.84/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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