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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 514.28 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 514.28 and 137.15 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 514.28 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/514.28 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 514.28 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 70,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,530.24/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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