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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.41, 513.57 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.41, 513.57 and 136.99 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.41 : 513.57 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.41/513.57 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.41x = 513.57 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.41x = 70,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351.39/342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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