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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 514.20 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 514.20 and 137.40 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 514.20 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/514.20 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 514.20 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 70,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,651.79/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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