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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 514.25 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 514.25 and 137.40 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 514.25 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/514.25 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 514.25 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 70,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,655.85/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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