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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 513.42 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 513.42 and 134.03 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 513.42 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/513.42 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 513.42 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 68,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,813.68/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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