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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 514.01 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 514.01 and 137.53 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 514.01 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/514.01 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 514.01 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 70,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,688.54/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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