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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 513.87 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 513.87 and 134.44 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 513.87 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/513.87 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 513.87 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 69,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,087.05/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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