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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.00, 512.95 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.00, 512.95 and 136.51 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.00 : 512.95 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.00/512.95 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.00x = 512.95 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.00x = 70,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024.47/342.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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