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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 513.96 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 513.96 and 137.33 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 513.96 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/513.96 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 513.96 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 70,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,582.13/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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