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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 512.91 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 512.91 and 136.47 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 512.91 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/512.91 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 512.91 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 69,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,996.83/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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