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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.52, 514.96 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.52, 514.96 and 135.28 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.52 : 514.96 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.52/514.96 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.52x = 514.96 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.52x = 69,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,663.79/343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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