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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 514.54 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 514.54 and 137.77 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 514.54 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/514.54 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 514.54 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 70,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,888.18/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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