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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 515.06 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 515.06 and 137.77 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 515.06 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/515.06 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 515.06 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 70,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,959.82/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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