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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.36 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.36 and 133.39 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.36 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.36 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.36 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 68,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,342.75/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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