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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 512.58 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 512.58 and 133.52 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 512.58 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/512.58 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 512.58 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 68,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,437.12/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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