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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.29, 513.11 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.29, 513.11 and 136.73 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.29 : 513.11 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.29/513.11 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.29x = 513.11 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.29x = 70,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,155.31/342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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