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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.52 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.52 and 136.44 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.52 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.52 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.52 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 69,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,928.23/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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