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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 513.95 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 513.95 and 137.19 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 513.95 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/513.95 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 513.95 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 70,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,508.80/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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