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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 514.68 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 514.68 and 137.52 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 514.68 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/514.68 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 514.68 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 70,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778.79/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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