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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.79 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.79 and 136.40 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.79 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.79 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.79 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 69,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,944.56/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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