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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 513.39 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 513.39 and 136.91 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 513.39 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/513.39 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 513.39 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 70,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,288.22/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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