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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 514.02 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 514.02 and 137.28 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 514.02 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/514.02 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 514.02 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 70,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,564.67/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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