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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 512.70 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 512.70 and 136.48 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 512.70 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/512.70 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 512.70 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 69,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,973.30/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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