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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.49, 513.74 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.49, 513.74 and 131.41 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.49 : 513.74 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.49/513.74 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.49x = 513.74 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.49x = 67,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,509.92/342.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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