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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 514.20 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 514.20 and 137.34 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 514.20 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/514.20 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 514.20 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 70,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,620.23/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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