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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 513.73 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 513.73 and 205.83 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 513.73 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/513.73 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 513.73 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 105,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,741.05/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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