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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 513.28 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 513.28 and 136.58 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 513.28 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/513.28 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 513.28 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 70,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,104.38/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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