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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 512.67 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 512.67 and 136.31 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 512.67 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/512.67 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 512.67 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 69,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,882.05/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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