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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 514.48 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 514.48 and 137.37 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 514.48 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/514.48 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 514.48 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 70,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.13/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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