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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 513.81 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 513.81 and 137.21 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 513.81 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/513.81 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 513.81 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 70,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497.30/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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