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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 512.88 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 512.88 and 136.60 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 512.88 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/512.88 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 512.88 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 70,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,059.41/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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