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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 514.69 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 514.69 and 137.63 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 514.69 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/514.69 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 514.69 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 70,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837.73/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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