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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.56 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.56 and 136.24 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.56 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.56 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.56 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 69,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,831.17/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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