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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.21, 514.74 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.21, 514.74 and 137.74 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.21 : 514.74 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.21/514.74 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.21x = 514.74 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.21x = 70,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900.29/343.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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