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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.82 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.82 and 136.49 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.82 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.82 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.82 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 69,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,992.24/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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