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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 513.16 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 513.16 and 136.90 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 513.16 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/513.16 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 513.16 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 70,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,251.60/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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