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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.17, 513.25 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.17, 513.25 and 136.68 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.17 : 513.25 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.17/513.25 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.17x = 513.25 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.17x = 70,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,150.67/342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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