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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 514.66 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 514.66 and 137.65 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 514.66 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/514.66 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 514.66 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 70,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.46/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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