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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 513.80 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 513.80 and 137.25 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 513.80 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/513.80 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 513.80 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 70,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,518.36/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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