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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.03 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.03 and 136.08 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.03 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.03 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.03 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 69,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677.04/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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