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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 513.97 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 513.97 and 203.90 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 513.97 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/513.97 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 513.97 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 104,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,799.26/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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