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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 512.97 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 512.97 and 136.58 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 512.97 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/512.97 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 512.97 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 70,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.80/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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