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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 513.49 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 513.49 and 136.85 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 513.49 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/513.49 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 513.49 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 70,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,268.54/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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