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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 514.42 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 514.42 and 137.72 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 514.42 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/514.42 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 514.42 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 70,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,845.92/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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