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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.87 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.87 and 133.71 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.87 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.87 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.87 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 68,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575.18/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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