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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 514.09 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 514.09 and 137.32 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 514.09 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/514.09 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 514.09 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 70,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,595.65/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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