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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.38 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.38 and 137.39 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.38 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.38 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.38 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 70,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,670.67/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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