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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 514.43 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 514.43 and 134.70 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 514.43 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/514.43 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 514.43 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 69,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,293.05/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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