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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.46, 513.64 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.46, 513.64 and 137.02 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.46 : 513.64 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.46/513.64 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.46x = 513.64 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.46x = 70,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,378.95/342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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