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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 513.78 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 513.78 and 137.16 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 513.78 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/513.78 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 513.78 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 70,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,470.06/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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