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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 514.83 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 514.83 and 135.02 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 514.83 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/514.83 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 514.83 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 69,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,509.77/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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