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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 512.73 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 512.73 and 136.35 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 512.73 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/512.73 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 512.73 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 69,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,910.74/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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