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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.19, 514.96 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.19, 514.96 and 137.90 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.19 : 514.96 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.19/514.96 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.19x = 514.96 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.19x = 71,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013.93/343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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