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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 512.60 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 512.60 and 136.37 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 512.60 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/512.60 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 512.60 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 69,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,903.26/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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