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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 514.17 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 514.17 and 137.41 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 514.17 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/514.17 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 514.17 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 70,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,652.10/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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