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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 514.37 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 514.37 and 137.51 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 514.37 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/514.37 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 514.37 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 70,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,727.76/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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