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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 513.74 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 513.74 and 131.38 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 513.74 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/513.74 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 513.74 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 67,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495.16/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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