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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 514.08 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 514.08 and 137.43 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 514.08 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/514.08 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 514.08 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 70,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,650.01/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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