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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.51, 515.34 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.51, 515.34 and 138 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.51 : 515.34 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.51/515.34 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.51x = 515.34 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.51x = 71,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,116.92/343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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