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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 513.34 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 513.34 and 137.03 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 513.34 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/513.34 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 513.34 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 70,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,342.51/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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