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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 513.52 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 513.52 and 136.94 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 513.52 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/513.52 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 513.52 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 70,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,318.52/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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